Microsoft Makes Justin Bieber Windows 7 Theme

Bieber Fever for Windows 7.

Microsoft wants Windows 7 to grow to surpass Windows XP as the most popular operating system in the world. While the problem in getting users to transition away from Windows XP may be just due to older hardware, Microsoft is still hitting all the demographics.

With that in mind, Microsoft has just made available the official Justin Bieber theme for Windows 7. That's right, images and other theme items are lifted from material related to the Justin Bieber film, "Never Say Never".

Intel 710 Lyndonville, 720 Ramsdale SSD Specs

There's some ludicrous speed.

German computer site Computer Base obtained some unreleased information regarding Intel's 710 'Lyndonville' and 720 'Ramsdale' SSDs that are coming down the pipe.

The 710 is using Intel's 25nm NAND flash on a SATA 3Gbps connection. Those will come in 100, 200 and 300 GB varieties and will have read and write speeds at up to 270 MB/s and 210 MB/s.

The real interesting bits are about the 720, which runs on the PCIe bus. The PCIe bus interface alludes to some pretty intense speeds, but our jaws are dropping at the read and write speeds of up to 2200 MB/s and 1800 MB/s, respectively, noted on the leaked specs sheet.

These SSDs are set to hit until Q3, so it should not be too much longer until we have the official word (and test units) from Intel.

Aiken Labs Creates First Non-Optical Motion Capture

Motion capture technology that works in the dark!

Last week at E3 we got an exclusive sneak peak at AikenLabs' incredible soon to be released Immersive Motion accessory product line. With a planned release date of June 30, this innovative product is sure to revolutionize the motion capture gaming industry. Unlike traditionally optical motion capture devices such as the Kinect and PS3 Move, Immersive Motion utilizes the latest sensor and radio wireless technologies to ensure your gaming experience goes uninterrupted by oncoming pet traffic, intrusive furniture and even a lack of sufficient lighting. 

Microsoft Warns of Internet Phone Scam

Internet phishers have turned to making actual phone calls to potential victims in order to steal hard-earned cash.

Thursday Microsoft said that there's an emerging form of Internet fraud that is costing victims an average of $875 USD. But unlike the typical phishing hooks that arrive via email and lead to identity-stealing malware, these scammers are making it personal by contacting consumers directly by phone, posing as computer security engineers.

HTC: Wait, the HTC Desire WILL Get Gingerbread

HTC has done an about face with regard to Gingerbread on its Desire handset.

HTC yesterday disappointed thousands of Desire users when it revealed that the device would not be getting Android’s Gingerbread update because there wasn’t enough RAM. HTC originally said that it would not be able to bring Gingerbread to the Desire because there wasn’t room enough for Gingerbread and the company’s own Sense UI.